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Traces of War
VUCA Simulations · 2023
1–2180–360 min0+ yrs2.4/5 complexity7.8 BGG#7.425 BGG536KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Traces of War?
Traces of War is a two-player game that simulates the intense fighting between Axis and Soviet forces after the battle of Kursk during August 1943 to March 1944.
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Traces of War is a two-player game that simulates the intense fighting between Axis and Soviet forces after the battle of Kursk during August 1943 to March 1944. A major Soviet offensive is launched against a German mobile defense. Will the breakthrough be successful?
Game Scale:
Game Turn: 1 month
Hex: 12.5 miles / 20 kilometers
Units: Divisions to Corps
Game Inventory:
Two 20.7 x 28" / 525 x 712 mm full color maps
Three dual-side printed countersheet (303 5/8" (16mm) square counters and 18 3/4" (18mm) round counters)
One 16-page rulebook
One solitaire track card
Two sets of Player Aid Sheets (4 total)
Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium-low Players: 1 or 2 Playing Time: 3-6 hours
Note: Players will need to provide one opaque cup for game play.
game anatomy
Complexity2.4 / 5
BGG rating7.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
180–360 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
BGG rank
#7.425
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Q3How do you play Traces of War?
Traces of War is a wargame game, for 1–2 players, taking ~180–360 minutes, featuring chit-pull system. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Traces of War — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Traces of War support?
Traces of War is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Traces of War take?
A game of Traces of War takes about 180–360 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Traces of War for?
Traces of War is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Traces of War?
Traces of War has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.4 out of 5.
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